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How the Book of Mormon is not like the Bible?
Narrative in the Book of Mormon is more much personal and specific than in the Bible, which means that the primary narrators of the Book of Mormon are accessible to readers in a way that the dominant narrative voice of the Bible is not.
Why is the Book of Mormon different from the Bible?
The significant difference between the Bible and the Book of Mormon is the period and place of writing. Though the accounts told in the Bible and the Book of Mormon had happened on opposite sides of the world, they are bind with the same purpose and meaning: to teach and testify of Jesus Christ.
Is the LDS Bible different?
The text of the LDS Church’s English-language Bible is the Authorized King James Version, its Spanish-language Bible is a revised Reina-Valera translation, and its the Portuguese-language edition is based on the Almeida translation. The LDS Church encourages its members to use the LDS Church edition of the Bible.
What is the main difference between Christianity and Mormons?
Christians believe in the Holy Bible. For Christians, Jesus is believed to have been born to the Virgin Mary, Â whereas Mormons believe that Jesus had a natural birth. The Mormons believe in a heavenly father, who has a physical body. On the other hand, Christians believe in a Trinitarian God, who has no physical body.
Do Mormons follow the Bible?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized with prophets, apostles, evangelists (we call them patriarchs ), elders, bishops, priests, teachers, etc. with Jesus being the first high priest. We believe in the divinity of Christ, that Jesus is literally the Son of God,…
What are the beliefs of a Mormon?
Mormon Beliefs. “We are taught principles such as love, honesty, kindness, patience, trust, sharing, repentance, obedience, faith, baptism, prayer, and a host of other eternal principles. These are taught in a family setting by diligent and loving parents and reinforced by kind brothers, sisters, and friends.
What is the Mormon version of the Bible?
English-speaking members of the Mormon Church typically use the King James Version of the Bible. Mormons understand that the Bible underwent innumerable alterations during the first two centuries of its existence, but they believe that, as far as it is translated correctly, the Bible contains the word of God.
Do Mormons study the Bible?
Some people outside the Mormon Church erroneously think that Mormons only read their own “Mormon Bible,” or the Book of Mormon. Mormons read and study the Bible on a consistent basis. The course of study for Mormon Gospel Doctrine classes on Sundays lasts four years and rotates through the scriptures, then begins again.